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Automation trends such as improvements in materials science, the application of AI and IoT, and developing regional hubs will continue to grow the robotics industry, said panelists at PTC LiveWorx's robotics track.

As the U.K. readies to leave the European Union, the country's robotics sector is assessing the implications. How has Brexit affected British automation so far, and what are the potential long-term challenges?

In our upcoming webcast, RBR provides a chief robotics officer update on how the role is evolving as organizations realize their needs for someone to help guide innovation, adoption, and monitoring of automation investments.

International robotics doesn't really have an equivalent to Silicon Valley in the U.S., but RoboValley is looking to bring together a wide range of tech talent and business savvy for global leadership.

Despite some uncertainty around U.S. government policy and the failure of drone maker Lily Robotics, robotics funding continued to grow in the first quarter of 2017, especially around self-driving cars and AI.

Businesses considering robotic process automation should weigh the pros and cons of different internal and external hosting options, says Martin Fiore, an EY expert. Bots can help human co-workers, but only if the entire operation is included in the plan.